Eddie Eayrs, baseball player, 1913-1921

Eddie Eayrs

Born: 11/10/1890 in Blackstone, MA, USA

Died: 11/30/1969 in Warwick, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-30 | Final Game: 1921-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edwin Eayrs

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Biography

Eddie Eayrs was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 until 1921. Born in 1890, Eayrs made his debut during a time when the game was transitioning from the Deadball Era to the more offensive-minded years that would follow. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and finished with a 6.23 earned run average (ERA). Eayrs struck out 13 batters during his time on the mound, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite his overall modest statistics. Eayrs' career unfolded in an era marked by significant changes in the sport, including the rise of more powerful hitting and the gradual evolution of pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved the statistical accolades of many of his contemporaries, Eayrs contributed to the game during a pivotal period in baseball history. His legacy reflects the perseverance and dedication of players who navigated the complexities of early 20th-century baseball, striving to leave their mark on America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 11 3 0 0 0 39.0 53 27 1 27 13 6.23 0

Career ERA 6.23 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 76.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1913 PIT NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 8.0 8 2 6 5 2.25 — 0.0
1920 BSN NL 1 2 7 3 0 0 0 26.3 36 16 12 7 5.47 3.45 (-59%) -599.3
1921 BSN NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.7 9 9 9 1 17.36 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
114 271 32 83 5 2 1 26 4 32 23 0.306 0.388 0.351 0.738 761.3

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OBP .388 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1913 PIT NL 4 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1920 BSN NL 87 244 31 80 5 2 1 24 4 30 18 0.328 .271 (+21%) .331 (+24%) .363 (+4%) .694 (+13%) 761.3
1921 BSN NL 15 15 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1921 BRO NL 8 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 64 0 108 6 6 2
P 11 0 1 14 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 PIT P 2 0 0 2 1 0
1920 BSN OF 63 0 108 6 6 2
1920 BSN P 7 0 1 12 0 0
1921 BSN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1921 BRO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 11
Left Field 42
Center Field 8
Right Field 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1913